From over 500 short stories published over three decades, author Johnny Townsend presents several of his favorites.

A gay couple steals from the rich to support their favorite charities. Two young women vie for the affections of the same missionary. A father with a speech impediment is forced into the spotlight after his daughter survives a school shooting.

A reporter seeks the identity of Salt Lake's new superhero--a masked man wearing temple clothes who mysteriously shows up at crime scenes. Two young missionaries in the Pacific Northwest sneak out on a date. An uncle awaits word on his niece caught up in the 2004 tsunami.

Missionaries in Rome try to prevent a terrorist bombing.

Townsend's favorite stories celebrate life and love in a troubled world.